Table. 2.

Multivariate regression analysis of factors associated with asthma

Factor Multivariate
Odds ratio 95% confidence interval P-value
Age (y)
19–34 1.00 (ref.) -
35–49 0.67 0.45–0.98 0.038
50–64 0.68 0.45–1.03 0.066
Sex, female 1.59 0.99–2.54 0.055
Education level, high school or higher 0.64 0.43–0.97 0.036
House income, median or more 1.35 0.94–1.94 0.110
Smoke, ex or current 1.03 0.64–1.67 0.906
Obesity, BMI ≥25 kg/m2 1.47 1.06–2.04 0.020
Sufficient physical activity, yes 1.21 0.82–1.79 0.335
Soft drink consumption
Never, <one cup per day 1.00 (ref.) -
≥One cup per day, <two cups per day 1.70 0.76–3.80 0.196
≥Two cups per day 4.71 1.26–17.58 0.021

BMI, body mass index.

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